Cream of Wheat vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cream of Wheat and beef sticks
- Cream of Wheat is richer in vitamin A and iron, yet beef sticks are richer in fats, protein, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for beef sticks is 104% higher.
- Cream of Wheat contains 18 times more vitamin A than beef sticks. Cream of Wheat contains 232µg of vitamin A, while beef sticks contain 13µg.
- Cream of Wheat contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +45.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1185% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +202.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1323.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1684.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 20.8g | 94% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 49.6g | 76% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 1531mg | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 20.47g | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 133mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1µg | 42% |
| Protein | 1.84g | 21.5g | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 4.42g | 29% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 550kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 13µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 180mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4.96mg | 3.4mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2.42mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.436mg | 17% |
| Folate | 62µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.093mg | 4.54mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.205mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 257mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 0.328mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 5.4g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 337kcal | 256kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 161g | 18g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.4 | 1.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 12.48g | 5.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 64mg | 68mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 1.518mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.454mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
21.5 g
Fats:
49.6 g
Carbs:
5.4 g
Water:
19.1 g
Other:
4.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +341.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1068.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20566.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61930.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3198.5% |






